Patents by Inventor John J. Byrnes

John J. Byrnes has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20240072599
    Abstract: An electric power apparatus includes a main planar body having a circular opening that supports a brushless direct-current (BLDC) motor. The motor includes a stator, a rotor, a motor spindle extending through the circular opening, a first end cap formed on a first side of the stator and mounted on the main planar body; and a second end cap formed on a second side of the stator and secured to the first end cap to form a substantially watertight seal around the stator and the rotor. A ratio of a maximum power output of the motor when powered by at least one battery pack to a height of the motor as measured from an upper surface of the main planar body to a top surface of the motor is greater than or equal to approximately 34 watts/mm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: BLACK & DECKER INC.
    Inventors: JOHN B. FOGLE, KEVIN L. PULLEY, MARK J. CLEMENTI, JAMES M. NOBIS, SHAILESH P. WAIKAR, DAVID M. KELLY, NATHANIEL K. BYRNE, TIMOTHY A. CLAPP
  • Publication number: 20240072604
    Abstract: An electric motor is provided including a stator, a rotor, a motor spindle coupled to the rotor and extending along a center axis, a first end cap formed on a first side of the stator, a second end cap formed on a second side of the stator and secured to the first end cap to form a first compartment around the stator and the rotor, an electro-magnetic brake module disposed on a side of the second end cap opposite the stator and engaged with the motor spindle, and a motor cover mounted on the second end cap to form a second compartment around the electro-magnetic brake module. The first end cap, the second end cap, and the motor cover form a substantially watertight seal around the stator, the rotor, and the position sensor assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: BLACK & DECKER INC.
    Inventors: JOHN B. FOGLE, KEVIN L. PULLEY, MARK J. CLEMENTI, JAMES M. NOBIS, SHAILESH P. WAIKAR, DAVID M. KELLY, NATHANIEL K. BYRNE, TIMOTHY A. CLAPP
  • Patent number: 11822609
    Abstract: Systems and methods for forecasting the prominence of various attributes in a future subject matter area are disclosed. An attribute is determined based on inputs received by a computing system. A set of indicators is determined based on the attribute and features extracted from an existing document set. The prominence of the attribute in the existing document set is determined. A prominence estimate of the attribute in a future document set is determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: SRI INTERNATIONAL
    Inventors: John J Byrnes, Clint Frederickson, Kyle J McIntyre, Tulay Muezzinoglu, Edmond D Chow, William T Deans
  • Publication number: 20230103487
    Abstract: The Artificial Intelligence engine can perform one or more operations. A query can be submitted to the Artificial Intelligence engine to search directly for a set of targeted properties for an unnamed molecule having the set of targeted properties. An indication of a structure of one or more candidate molecules found to have the set of targeted properties with the Artificial Intelligence engine is generated by applying one or more machine learning algorithms. The indication of the structure of the one or more candidate molecules found to satisfy the set of targeted properties in 3-dimensional space is supplied to a user in response to the query for the set of targeted properties to the Artificial Intelligence engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2021
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Inventors: John J. Byrnes, Richard J. Rohwer, Kevin J. Luebke, Peter Madrid
  • Publication number: 20210192972
    Abstract: This disclosure describes machine learning techniques for capturing human knowledge for performing a task. In one example, a video device obtains video data of a first user performing the task and one or more sensors generate sensor data during performance of the task. An audio device obtains audio data describing performance of the task. A computation engine applies a machine learning system to correlate the video data to the audio data and sensor data to identify portions of the video, sensor, and audio data that depict a same step of a plurality of steps for performing the task. The machine learning system further processes the correlated data to update a domain model defining performance of the task. A training unit applies the domain model to generate training information for performing the task. An output device outputs the training information for use in training a second user to perform the task.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2020
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Girish Acharya, Louise Yarnall, Anirban Roy, Michael Wessel, Yi Yao, John J. Byrnes, Dayne Freitag, Zachary Weiler, Paul Kalmar
  • Publication number: 20170076219
    Abstract: Systems and methods for forecasting the prominence of various attributes in a future subject matter area are disclosed. An attribute is determined based on inputs received by a computing system. A set of indicators is determined based on the attribute and features extracted from an existing document set. The prominence of the attribute in the existing document set is determined. A prominence estimate of the attribute in a future document set is determined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: John J. Byrnes, Clint Frederickson, Kyle J. McIntyre, Tulay Muezzinoglu, Edmond D. Chow, William T. Deans
  • Publication number: 20100204286
    Abstract: A method for moderating a gastrointestinal adverse effect induced by at least one cytotoxic agent, for example ionizing radiation and/or at least one chemotherapeutic agent, in a subject comprises administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of an ACE2 inhibitor or a compound selected from (S,S)-2-[1-carboxy-2-[3-(3,5-dichlorobenzyl)-3H-imidazol-4-yl]-ethylaminol-4-methylpentanoic acid (ORE1001), pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and prodrugs thereof. A method for treating a cancerous condition in a subject comprises administering to the subject (a) at least one cytotoxic anticancer agent, for example ionizing radiation and/or at least one chemotherapeutic agent; and (b) an ACE2 inhibitor or a compound selected from ORE1001, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and prodrugs thereof in an amount effective to moderate a gastrointestinal adverse effect induced by the anticancer agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2010
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Inventors: Stephen R. Donahue, John J. Byrnes
  • Publication number: 20100137403
    Abstract: A method for enhancing cognition or inhibiting cognitive decline in a subject comprises selecting a Ca2+ channel blocker that is effective, when administered intravenously to an animal in a nontoxic amount, to increase NF-?B expression in the brain of the animal; and administering the selected Ca2+ channel blocker to the subject, via a systemic route that affords an adequate therapeutic window for cognition-enhancing or cognitive decline-inhibiting effectiveness of the selected Ca2+ channel blocker, in an amount within the therapeutic window. The selected Ca2+ channel blocker can be, for example, tiapamil or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventors: Scott Malstrom, John J. Byrnes, Michelle Wolfe
  • Patent number: 6155604
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel checks that are coated in a particular way with invisible fluorescent-phosphorescent inks. As the check is processed, it is subjected to a source of an ultraviolet light and conventional light which illuminates the coated areas so that the check can be imaged and the ultraviolet light makes visible the phosphorescent-fluorescent ink so that designated areas are identified. The designated areas have a code in which the computer can determine the nature of the data within the fields. The above is utilized with novel check coatings that define the designated areas but without necessarily coating them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2000
    Inventors: Jonathan D Greene, John J. Byrne
  • Patent number: 5678412
    Abstract: The present invention includes a method for changing lubricant types in closed cooling systems such as refrigeration, air-conditioning machinery, and the like. The present invention is also applicable to heat pumps. The method of the present invention may be used on such systems that comprise one or more compressors, one or more evaporators, and one or more condensers. The method of the present invention allows the original compressor lubricant to be drained and replaced with a new lubricant; typically a lubricant of a different type than the original lubricant. Through use of the method of the present invention, all accessible points in the system (i.e., the compressor, the high side oil separator, if so equipped, and the accumulator, if so equipped, etc.) may be drained of the original lubricant and recharged with a new lubricant. After this is done, the original lubricant may still remain in the evaporator, condenser, and/or associated fluid lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1997
    Assignee: Integral Sciences Incorporated
    Inventors: John J. Byrne, Michael E. Shows, Robert Yost
  • Patent number: 4854042
    Abstract: This invention is directed at a cartridge shaving razor with the cartridge having three razor blades mounted therewith. All of the razor blades are positioned on substantially the same plane with the first blade in angular relation to the second and third blades and the second and third blades in spaced parallel relation to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1989
    Inventor: John J. Byrne
  • Patent number: 4805736
    Abstract: A ladder includes a pair of spaced apart rails having upper and lower ends, and a plurality of substantially identical slats located between the rails. Each slat has a support axle or the like engaging the rails, and defining an axis of rotation for the slat. An actuating bar or rod is operatively connected to each of the slats for selectively and simultaneously rotating the slats from a closed position wherein the slats are substantially coplanar and parallel to the rails, to an open position wherein the slats are oriented transversely to the rails and thus form steps. The actuating bar or the like is restrained in the normally closed position. A trigger mechanism is located at the upper end of the rails and operatively connected to the actuating bar, for selectively releasing the restraining member, whereby the slats can rotate to the open position for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1989
    Assignee: Fabrication Specialists, Inc.
    Inventor: John J. Byrnes, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4376897
    Abstract: This serial to parallel to serial (SPS) charge coupled device (CCD) shift register memory has a serial output shift register with stage gate electrode structures that are interdigitated with the gate electrode structures of each last stage of a plurality of parallel shift registers to transfer interlaced data bits from the parallel shift registers to the serial output register in a sequential order. This is done without employing a fixed voltage midway between the highest clock voltage and reference potential in the parallel registers in what is commonly called a midway store to regulate the transfer of data to the interdigitated gate electrode structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1980
    Date of Patent: March 15, 1983
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corp.
    Inventors: John J. Byrne, Jean M. Ferre, Yelandur R. Gopalakrishna